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Perfect 72 Hours in Seattle

I have been living in Seattle for about two months now, and I absolutely LOVE it. I’m fortunate to call this diverse city HOME for the next two years. Seattle is amazing because in between the vibrant city life and outdoor adventures, I always find myself doing something exciting. This past weekend, two of my good friends from college came to visit and now one of them wants to move up here.

Here is my 72 Hour Guide to a Perfect Trip to Seattle

Day 1: Exploring Downtown Seattle Day 2: Day trip to Mount Rainier

Day 3: Kayaking

Exploring Downtown Seattle – Day 1

But first brunch… we ended up at Portage Bay Cafe. If you order a sweet item you get unlimited trips to a berry bar for toppings. To get best of both worlds, order at least one savory and one sweet plate!

Let’s be tourists…

**Tip: Park in a neighborhood such as Queen Anne or Capital Hill (make sure you read the parking signs ) and Uber/Lyft around downtown. It makes it A LOT easier to get around.

Pikes Place Market – There is no such thing as a wrong turn in Pikes Place so walk around, eat some delicious food, and indulge the different sights. Make sure to check out the view of the bay and the first ever STARBUCKS.

**Tip: At Pikes Place Fish Market, watch the famous fish throwing. I asked one of the fish dudes how much fish I would have to buy in order to get a fish thrown at me. He said, “Wait here,” and then just threw a fish at me. So maybe if you ask, you will get lucky too!

Gum Wall – Yes, you read that correctly. A WALL FULL OF GUM. It’s under Pikes Place market in Post Alley. It’s a must see.

Kayaking in Lake Union – Day 3

We went to Northwest Outdoor Center and rented kayaks for about $15 for 1.5 hours. Afterwards, we grabbed some Molly Moon’s Ice Cream, picked up dinner, and watched the sunset at Kerry Park. It was the perfect ending!